US Bridges

SR1563 over Cheek Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 2.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC731 · Structure no. 000000001230080

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1563 over Cheek Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1563 over Cheek Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1563
CrossesCheek Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC731
RouteState Highway 1563
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23633, -79.82444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1563 over Cheek Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1563 over Cheek Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1563 over Cheek Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1563 over Cheek Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1563 over Cheek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.